para rato: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- Literally: for a while; for a period of time.
Examples
BetaNos quedamos en la playa para rato, disfrutando del sol y la brisa marina.
We stayed at the beach for a while, enjoying the sun and the sea breeze.
El doctor dijo que la recuperación tomaría para rato, así que hay que ser pacientes.
The doctor said the recovery would take some time, so we have to be patient.
La reunión duró para rato porque había muchos temas pendientes por discutir.
The meeting lasted for a while because there were many pending topics to discuss.
Voy a estar ocupado para rato con este proyecto, no creo que termine pronto.
I'm going to be busy for a while with this project; I don't think I'll finish soon.
- Figuratively: indicating that something will last a long time or that there is an ample amount; 'for quite some time' or 'there is plenty (of something) to occupy the present and future.'
Examples
BetaCon tantas tareas pendientes, tenemos trabajo para rato esta semana.
With so many pending tasks, we have work for quite some time this week.
El problema es grave y para rato, así que debemos buscar soluciones duraderas.
The problem is serious and will last a long time, so we must look for lasting solutions.
Este invierno frío será para rato, mejor prepararse con ropa adecuada.
This cold winter will last a while; it's better to prepare with suitable clothing.
Examples:
- ES: Tienes historias para rato.EN: He's good for a hundred stories.
- ES: Tienes para rato.EN: We'll just hold you for a while.
- ES: Tengo para rato.EN: I won't be long.
- ES: ¡Pues tenéis para rato!EN: And this one's far from done!
- ES: - Eso significa que estaré aquí para rato.EN: That means I'll be here for that long.
- ES: -Pues tienes para rato.EN: Then you'll be sat here an awfully long time.
- ES: Como tiene para rato, me dijo que buscara la casa yo sola.EN: He thought he'd be a while, so he told me to find the house myself.
- ES: Créame, Sr. Craven, va a haber historias para rato.EN: And believe me, Mr. Craven, the Eileen stories will go on forever.
- ES: Bueno, parece que el comité tiene para rato, así que me quedaréEN: Well,it seems the committee is sitting so I'm stood up
- ES: Tengo la impresión de que voy a estar para rato.EN: You know, I've got a feeling I'm going to be around awhile.
- ES: Creo que puedo decir que el grupo de cerebritos piensa que hay mucho que decir sobre la civilización, y que aún le queda cuerda para rato.EN: Now, I think I can say that the Brains Trust is of the opinion that there is a great deal to be said for civilization, and that there is life in the old dog yet.
- ES: Diles que parecía que era un caso para rato.EN: Tell them it looked like a rather long case.
- ES: Tú todavía tienes... para rato. - 70.EN: - 70.
- ES: Aquí hay tarea para rato.EN: That's a pretty mean job.
- ES: Tendrás a Marty para rato, cariño.EN: You'll have Marty for a long time, honey.
- ES: - Creo que hay para rato.EN: That discussion is going to drag on.
- ES: Tengo trabajo para rato.EN: I have a lot of work on my plate.
- ES: Con esto hay para rato.EN: Stay here for a moment.
- ES: -No se ponga así que hay para rato.EN: Oh! - It won't too long.
- ES: Sí, aquí tengo para rato.EN: Yes, I'll be here for a while.
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